- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Havre, MT
Lincoln-Mckinley School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln-Mckinley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301356000409
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln-Mckinley School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Havre · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 266
- students enrolled
Lincoln-Mckinley School has class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Mckinley School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Havre, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lincoln-Mckinley School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 301356000409 · Havre, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Havre Middle School (391 students)
Lincoln-Mckinley School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln-Mckinley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Havre Middle S
Havre Middle School
391 students
- Sunnyside Scho
Sunnyside School
354 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park School
288 students
- This school
Lincoln-Mckinley School
266 students
What this shows Lincoln-Mckinley School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln-Mckinley School compares
Lincoln-Mckinley School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,094
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Lincoln-Mckinley School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Havre Elem reports $12,094 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln-Mckinley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havre Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln-Mckinley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Havre
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln-Mckinley School
How many students attend Lincoln-Mckinley School?
Lincoln-Mckinley School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Havre, MT. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Mckinley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Mckinley School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln-Mckinley School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln-Mckinley School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Havre, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln-Mckinley School?
Lincoln-Mckinley School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln-Mckinley School rank among public schools in Havre?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Mckinley School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Havre, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Havre on the city page.
What other schools are in Havre Elem?
Besides Lincoln-Mckinley School, Havre Elem also operates Havre Middle School (391 students), Sunnyside School (354 students), and Highland Park School (288 students). See the Havre Elem district page for the complete list.